Factors Influencing Nursing Faculty Intent to Stay and Not to Stay Amidst Shortage

Abstract

This study understands how different factors impact nursing faculty members’ decisions to continue or leave from their academic roles. The factors include the perception of the institution’s academic reputation, working conditions, sense of belonging, work-life balance, workload, financial benefits, career advancement, job satisfaction, relationships with colleagues and department, and student-teacher relationships. Each factor significantly contributes to the job satisfaction and professional fulfillment of nursing educators. An electronic survey was conducted with nursing faculty members in Cebu City, Philippines (N=72). Data analysis utilized Pearson’s correlation to explore the relationship between various factors and the nursing school faculty’s intent to remain in their positions. The results showed a significant correlation (p<.001), suggesting that these factors strongly influence nursing faculty members’ decisions to stay. These findings underscore the importance of addressing these factors, as enhancements could improve job satisfaction and strengthen institutional commitment.  In conclusion, this study emphasizes the significant impact of the identified factors on nursing faculty members’ decisions to continue in their academic roles. Addressing these factors is vital for cultivating a supportive and motivating academic environment, which is critical for ensuring the retention of nursing educators in Cebu City’s baccalaureate nursing programs.